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Delhi cop found dead after allegedly killing wife
NDTV··15 Jul
Delhi Police constable Manish Bhati shot himself dead behind a Mayur Vihar hotel on July 14 evening using his service pistol. He had been on the run since allegedly shooting his wife Priyanka, 30, in the chest on July 13 during an argument near Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital. Priyanka's family alleged dowry harassment since their 2023 marriage.
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What It Means For You
- Domestic disputes involving police officers raise accountability concerns.
- Prior dowry complaints to the Women's Cell may become part of the investigation.
- Service weapons in domestic settings carry heightened public safety risks.
What's Happening
- Constable Manish Bhati allegedly shot his wife Priyanka on July 13.
- Bhati was found dead with his service pistol on July 14 evening.
- The shooting occurred near Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital in east Delhi.
Case Details
- Priyanka was 30 and the incident occurred on her birthday.
- Bhati was a 2022-batch constable with the Anti Auto Theft Squad.
- Five police teams had searched across Delhi-NCR and Haryana.
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